The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on March 26, 2025, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Both teams enter this clash after losing their opening matches. Rajasthan Royals conceded 286/6 to Sunrisers Hyderabad and fell short by 44 runs despite scoring 242/6.
Kolkata Knight Riders struggled against Royal Challengers Bangalore, posting 174/8 before losing by seven wickets.
Head-to-Head RR and KKR have faced each other 30 times, with 14 wins each and two no-results. Their last encounter (IPL 2024) saw RR emerge victorious, though specific details are unclear.
The Barsapara Stadium offers a batter-friendly pitch with shorter boundaries and consistent bounce, favoring high-scoring totals. The average first-innings score here is 180 in IPL matches.
KKR vs RR Match Details
- Event: IPL 2025 6th T20
- Teams: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- Date: 26th March 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
IPL Live streaming
The IPL 2025 commences on March 22, 2025, and concludes on May 25, 2025. This season features 74 matches across 13 iconic stadiums in India.
The tournament includes 10 teams, divided into two groups of five. Each team plays 14 matches in the group stage, competing against teams in their group twice and against one team from the other group twice, with the remaining teams once.
- In India: Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD will broadcast all matches of the IPL 2025 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the FanCode app.
- Pakistan: Tapmad Visit the Tapmad website, download the app, and access the live match stream.
- In the United States: United States: FuboTV Sign up for a free trial, download the app or visit the website, and tune into Willow TV to watch the live match.
- In the United Kingdom: BT Sport will broadcast and livestream all matches of the IPL 2025.
- In Australia: Kayo Sports will broadcast all matches of the IPL 2025 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Foxtel Go app.
- In New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ will stream all matches of the IPL 2025 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Sky Go app.
- In the Caribbean: SportsMax TV will provide live coverage for the IPL 2025.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
Tapmad, a streaming service in Pakistan, has secured the rights to broadcast IPL matches until 2027. They offer free streaming of the matches, making it accessible to cricket fans across the country.
Live Streaming Link: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Live Score Info:
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Live Score Link: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Squads
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c), Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tushar Deshpande, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Anrich Nortje, Venkatesh Iyer, Moeen Ali, Varun Chakaravarthy
FAQs
What is the venue for RR vs KKR?
A: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Which team won their last H2H encounter?
A: Rajasthan Royals (IPL 2024)
What is the average first-innings score at Barsapara?
180 in IPL matches
What time is the toss?
A: 7:00 PM IST
Conclusion
This match promises a high-scoring duel on a batting-friendly pitch. While RR’s batting firepower and home advantage tilt the scales slightly in their favor, KKR’s bowling and experience under Rahane could upset the odds. Both teams will aim to rectify their opening-game flaws, making it a closely contested affair.